High Tech Self-Defense

We have added several new models of pepper spray, a new DVR (Digital Video Recorder) camera system and an updated diversion safe.

Our new models of pepper spray are for the ladies. They are stylishly designed, boasting sparkling rhinestones, vibrant colors and striking patterns. - perfect for making a bold fashion statement. More important, they are highly effective for self-defense!

Our new Pepper Shot units feature 10% pepper spray rated at 2 million Scoville Heat Units (SHU) with finely grained particulate pepper that is more effective at inflaming the mucous membranes of the eyes, mouth and nose than the the coarser grains common in other other pepper spray models. They contain five, one second shots with an effective range of 8ft! The key chain connector has a quick release mechanism to allow easy deployment of the weapon in the event of an attack.

Our new Wildfire® units are much hotter with 18% Oleo Resin Capsicum (pepper) - a derivative of 3 million Scoville Heat Units (SHU). 18% pepper concentration is the highest available for public use. The Wildfire® units also contain five, one second shots with an effective range of 8ft! The key chain connection mechanism has a quick release feature to allow easy deployment of the weapon in the event of an attack.

Our new IntelliSpy 360 degree high definition 1080P wireless IP camera system is easy to install, operate and is affordably priced. It is equally effective at home or one's place of business. The recording system is motion activated to save space hard drive space. The cameras can be remotely accessed from a smart phone or tablet.

Security camera systems collect video evidence that can be use to prosecute and convict criminals. Also, the mere presence of security cameras can serve as a deterrent to criminal activity.

Our new diversion safe looks like a common can of brake parts cleaning spray. The theory behind diversion safes is that they will divert the attention of would be robbers away from the valuables contained inside because the safe is camouflaged to look like something of no interest to them. So valuables can be effectively hidden in plain sight.

These safes really work! My father hid some valuable silver coins in one of them and forgot they were there. He almost through the safe in the trash when he was preparing to move to a new place. So be careful!

The absolute best way to learn self-defense is from personalized reality-based training with a qualified instructor. What if one does not have the time or money to engage in that type of training? Is it possible to learn effective self-defense from books and videos? Contrary to popular belief, the answer is a definite yes! Before I provide a detailed explanation, I want to to dispel a common misconception.

Most people associate self-defense with the unrealistic portrayal of combat in Hollywood movies or demonstrations of classical Asian martial arts. They are accustomed to seeing martial art practitioners execute seemingly super human feats of strength, flexibility and athleticism. Such physical prowess is very impressive to behold and requires many yes of dedicated training to develop but it is not necessary for effective self-defense. In actuality, successful self-defense can be accomplished with very simple movements . A well executed strike to the eyes, nose, throat or some other sensitive area can thwart and attacker and does not require years physical conditioning and training.

After World World II and the cold war that followed many lessons were learned about the realities of modern combat. Governments saw the need for effective hand-to-hand combat systems to enable military and intelligence personnel to gain practical combative ability in the shortest amount of time possible. So they studied martial art systems from around the world and extracted the best combative techniques and created close combat instructional methodologies that don't require complex movements, above average strength or athleticism and can be learned in a matter of weeks. Due to the emphasis on simplicity these methodologies can be also be learned reading illustrated guides or studying instructional videos created by experts such as the ones you will find by clicking on the resource link at the end of this article.

Furthermore, psychology is a major aspect of combat and self-defense. No matter how well trained one may be in the mechanics of combat, without proper control over emotions. particularly fear, the training will be rendered useless. Books and videos are effective tools for learning about the mental aspects of combat and self-defense such as situational awareness, emotional control and discipline. The link below will connect you to a page where I compiled a list of books a and gear for developing your most powerful self-defense weapon - you! I highly recommend Attack Proof I & II as I have read them myself and I can attest to the quality of the information content.

Guns are considered to be the ultimate self-defense weapon for good reason. Patriotically referred to as "freedoms teeth" they are invaluable for defense against tyranny which is the reason the Founders of the United States of America sought to protect the unalienable right of the American people to keep and bear arms with the Second Amendment of the Constitution. In terms of individual self-defense, a person skilled in the use of a gun has an absolute advantage over an opponent without one. Please watch the video below:

That video epitomizes the formidable self-defense power of a firearm and I recommend that anyone serious about self-defense should own one or more guns and learn how to use them responsibly. I own several guns myself. The main disadvantage of a gun is that you can't carry it with you all the time and in some parts of the country it very difficult to own guns legally. This is also true for some types of less-than-lethal self-defense devices. Even if you have a gun in your possession you might be caught by surprise and not have the chance to deploy it. This happens to police officers far too often. If you do an Internet search with the phrase "officer shot with own gun", you can read many stories about this. If it can happen to a trained officer it can happen to anyone! So a gun is not my choice as the best weapon for self-defense.

The absolute best weapon for self-defense is the human body (body and mind). With the proper training, your body will be a weapon that you will have with you everywhere. It can never be taken away from you. Fraudulent and unconstitutional laws can not ban you from possessing it. With the proper mental preparation you can develop situational awareness recognize dangerous people and places so you can avoid them and thereby protect yourself passively. The best way to defend yourself is is to avoid having to defend yourself in the first place.

If a confrontation is unavoidable you can employ psychological tactics to deescalate the situation. If that fails knowledge and training in effective, practical reality-based methods of self-defense that don't rely on raw strength will give you tactical advantage over your opponent even if he is armed and you're not!

You must regard your body as the foundation for self-defense. Weapons such as batons, knives, stun guns, tasers, and even firearms are merely tools that act as an extension of the body. They are far more effective in the hands of a person trained in unarmed combat than in the hands of someone who merely knows how mechanically operate them. Unarmed self-defense training will give you the confidence, balance, agility and ability to measure distance that will create opportunities that maximize the effectiveness of any weapon you may possess. In the heat of combat if your weapon is lost or fails to operate properly you will always have your bodily weapons as backup. The video below shows how easily an armed officer can be overpowered:

Recently, I read about an incident in which a police officer was beaten and shot with her own gun. She tried to subdue a robbery suspect with her Taser. Tasers are highly reliable less-than-lethal weapons when used under the proper conditions but do fail on occasion as the officer experienced. Her taser failed to stop the suspect and he proceeded to beat her, take her gun and shoot her. Despite having at least two weapons the officer was beaten and only luck saved her life. This tragedy could have been avoided if the officer was properly trained in unarmed self-defense methods.

Weapons in the hands of someone untrained in their use or the basics of self-defense provide a false sense of security. Therefore I recommend that anyone serious about self-defense should learn unarmed combat before or in conjunction with the acquisition of any weapons.

A stun gun is an electronic device that utilizes a high voltage and low amperage electric current to disable an attacker. When pressed against a body the pulsed electrical current released by a stun gun electrodes disrupts the biochemical electric signals that control muscle movement and thereby causes temporary paralysis which may last 10 minutes to an hour. Stun Guns do not shoot projectiles and should not be confused with Tasers which fire electrically charged darts attached to wires. Early models of stun guns were designed with a handle that resembles a pistol grip which is the origin of the gun reference.

The voltages utilized by stun guns range from tens of thousands volts to well over 1 million. Stun guns with higher voltages are more effective for subduing an attacker than lower voltage models. These voltages are not lethal because electrical current released by a stun guns is of low amperage. An easy way to understand this is to think of the voltage as the force at which electrical current is propelled and the amperage as the volume of the the current. The volume of electrons release by stun guns is so low that no damage is done to the body tissue. Conversely a shock from a 110 volt current through a wall outlet which has an amperage level 13,000 times higher than that of a stun gun can cause death.

Stun guns are available in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, colors and configurations which may include emergency lights and/or alarms, specialized hand grips and telescoping batons to meet the needs and preferences of the user. Small models such as the Li’l Guy and Runt stun guns are portable, inconspicuous and can comfortably fit in a hand bag, purse or pocket and best for carrying on ones' person. Larger sized models equipped with a flashlight or alarm are better for home or business use where concealment is not as important as it is in public areas.

A stun gun is a close quarter combat weapon. This means that the user has to be in close enough proximity to press the stun gun against attacker to release a debilitating charge. Concealment gives the user the opportunity to surprise and subdue an attacker. Many stun gun models are specifically designed to serve this purpose. Some models look and perform like common flashlights. The Pretender model looks like an ordinary cell phone. There are even stun guns that resemble a small lipstick dispenser which is an excellent option for women.

If the element of surprise is lost or not possible, all stun guns have a feature that displays a formidable and intimidating electrical arch between two electrodes accompanied by a distinctive electrical buzzing sound. This could be enough to deter and attacker and allow the user to escape to safety.

As with all matters of self-defense it is important to practice with stun guns. Familiarize yourself with its features and operating methods. Practice carrying it deploying it for use. Use an uncharged stun gun to practice various self-defense scenarios with a partner.

There are over 400 personal protection products on this site. So how do you choose what is right for you? It is very tempting to believe that one or two products are all you need to protect yourself in any situation but such a belief would be false. The truth is that you most likely need multiple to products to match various possible scenarios. Unless you have done extensive research and already know exactly what you need, you should first consider developing a personal protection plan. A comprehensive personal protection plan should consist of three components.

Mental preparation - This involves cultivating awareness and following one's intuition to detect threats and avoid them and the use of psychology to diffuse potentially violent confrontations. It is also necessary to accurately assess your strengths and weaknesses and learn how to control fear so that there will be no hesitation in doing what is necessary to repel an attacker, even if that means seriously injuring or killing anyone who would harm you.

Physical preparation - Although athleticism in not a prerequisite for effective self-defense it would be beneficial to develop and maintain at least basic physical fitness because it will greatly aid in the execution of self-defense maneuvers. Regular practice of various self-defense techniques which are designed to compensate for lower strength levels of a defender relative to an attacker, in a manner as realistic as possible is essential.

Weapons - Weapons should be thought of as an extension of the body and their use should only be considered after completing the proper mental and physical preparation. The most commonly known weapons for self-defense are guns, knives, and clubs (batons). However, technological advancements have created a new class of "less than lethal" weapons such as stun guns, pepper sprays and Taser brand electro-shock guns which are designed to temporarily debilitate an attacker have been rapidly growing in popularity. It is also important to know how to use improvised weapons. For example something as simple as a pen could be used to thwart an attacker by thrusting it into vulnerable areas of his body.

This site offers products for physical preparation and many types of personal protection weapons which I will discuss in later articles. For mental preparation I recommend two books. I have read them myself and I have used some of the recommended personal protection methods successfully in actual confrontations.

Personal safety is a very serious matter which should be considered from a holistic perspective to minimize vulnerability and maximize survival during life threatening situations.This means you must be both mentally and physically prepared to effectively defend yourself whenever necessary. After proper preparation, the use of the kind of technology featured on this site will enhance your personal safety.

Mental preparedness should be the foundation of your personal safety methodology. Simple mental awareness, alertness and intuition will enable you to secure your personal safety without having to engage in conflict. For example, by being observant you might notice potentially a threatening individual, group or an unsafe place and by simply avoiding dangerous people or places you eliminate the possibility of being attacked. In this manner personal safety is just matter of using common sense to avoid putting yourself in harms way. Conversely, allowing yourself to be distracted while out in public or venturing into high risk places under the false belief that bad things only happen to other people will make you an easy target for criminals.

The ability to control fear is vitally important for securing your personal safety. In the event you find yourself in a violent confrontation being paralyzed by fear will put you at the mercy of your attacker. Controlling fear will enable you to focus effectively the things you must do survive.The follow books are excellent guides for cultivating the proper mental preparedness for personal safety:

Physical preparation for personal safety involves basic physical fitness and practicing self-defense tactics under realistic scenarios. The best way to engage in this kind of preparation would be to enroll in a reality based martial arts training program taught by a qualified instructor. If this is not possible, the next best alternative is to study self-defense instructional videos created by qualified instructors.

The primary purpose of a surveillance system is recording activity and events. Video records of alleged criminal activity can be used as evidence in a court of law to prove or disprove guilt. In a sense a surveillance system is like a witness that is far superior to a human witness because it records exactly what happens and it cannot forget or get confused as a human witness can. A secondary purpose of a surveillance system is to deter criminal activity. For example, criminals that want to rob a particular house and discover that it under surveillance may decide to skip it and pick an easier target.

A surveillance system consists of a series of cameras located at strategic points of a home, building or general area that are connected to a central recording unit resembling a typical DVR. The connection to the central recording unit is usually via wires but wireless systems are also available. Generally speaking wire based systems are more reliable than wireless systems but the latter are easier to install.

Two important features to consider when purchasing a surveillance system are image resolution and recording capacity. High resolution video images are clear and crisp so subjects within them can be easily identified. High resolution surveillance video can serve as excellent evidence in court. Low resolution images that are blurry are far less useful. Similarly, it should be obvious that systems with high recording capacity are more advantageous than low capacity systems. A system that is unable to record an important event because of space limitation defeats the key purpose it is intended to serve. Another good feature to have is motion detection capability so the system can be configured to record only when a certain level of activity occurs. This will save recording space by preventing the recording of long periods of inactivity.

Over that past few years, the technology of surveillance systems as advanced considerably while prices have decreased which is very good. There is a surveillance system to fit just about any budget these days. So there is no excuse not protect your home or business with a surveillance system.

Below you can see a video demonstration of the system we have installed in our warehouse. Our system is an older version of the one shown here.

According to crime statistics maintained by the U.S. Department of Justice a burglary occurs every 10 seconds so home protection should rank high in you personal security preparation. Thanks to advances in technology, effective home protection products are available and affordable to everyone. Home protection product fall under 3 general categories.

General Area Protection: There are a variety of home protection alarm systems available that use wireless infrared technology to detect activity in a wide area of space either indoors or outdoors. One motion is detected the device sounds and alarm and some are even capable of remotely dialing a preset phone number.

Specific Area Protection: Doors and windows are the primary points of entry for criminals. So devices specifically designed protect these areas are crucial home protection components. Door security devices can detect tampering and sound an alarm. Some can also prevent the door from opening. Window alarms are activated by glass breakage or other tampering. The alarms alone my be enough to to deter criminals and they can give the occupant advanced warning to call for help and/or take other defensive actions which might involve using pepper spray or a stun gun/taser.

Property Protection: Storing valuables in heavy duty safe secured the floor or a wall is a conventional method for protecting valuable property like jewelry, rare coins or sensitive documents but these types of safes can be very expensive. Diversion safes are far less expensive but can be just as effective. They are designed to resemble inconspicuous common household items so they don't attract attention. Thieves are pressed for time during a burglary so they must focus on obvious and highly visible targets.

Home protection kits such as the ones featured in the SafeFamilyLife Kit section of this site are an excellent option for implementing a comprehensive and effective home protection plan as quickly as possible.

Hidden cameras are designed to be undetected while recording activity and events. They are very powerful tools for obtaining video recordings of alleged criminal activity that can be used as evidence in a court of law to prove or disprove guilt. A hidden camera is like a witness that is far superior to a human witness because it records exactly what happens and it cannot forget or get confused as a human witness can.

Due modern technology hidden camera components can be extremely small. This means that a functional hidden camera can be integrated into practically anything. This site features hidden cameras in common items such as a watch, radio, pen, lighter, mirror, clock, belt , tie, teddy bear, pendant, USB drive, sunglasses, smoke detector, flash light, coat hanger, electrical outlet, calculator, thermometer, coffee mug and many more!

Typically hidden camera devices store images on a small magnetic disk located inside the unit. There a also models that can transmit images to a remote location via a wi-fi connection. This is particularly advantageous in the event that a hidden camera in detected and destroyed because the video recording can still be retrieved from the remote storage device.

Two important features to consider when purchasing a hidden camera are image resolution and recording capacity. High resolution video images are clear and crisp so subjects within them can be easily identified. High resolution hidden camera video can serve as excellent evidence in a court of law. Low resolution images that are blurry are far less useful. Similarly, it should be obvious that systems with high recording capacity are more advantageous than low capacity systems. A system that is unable to record an important event because of space limitation defeats the key purpose it is intended to serve. Another good feature to have is motion detection capability so the hidden camera can be configured to record only when a certain level of activity occurs. This will save recording space by preventing the recording of long periods of inactivity.

Hidden cameras a highly affordable. There is a surveillance system to fit just about any budget so there is no excuse not protect your home or business with a hidden camera.

The video below contains a hidden camera video recording of a horrific attack during a home invasion. The attacker was eventually arrested and convicted due to the hidden camera recording.

According to the Law of Nature, only the strongest and fitness have the greatest chance of survival. Wildlife documentaries on television prove this to be brutally true. However, life in technologically advanced civilized societies has instilled a false since of security with us and has suppressed our innate survival instincts.

Disaster can strike at any time and place. Do you know what to do maximize your chance of survival during a hurricanes, earthquake, tsunami, tornado, war, pandemic or civil upheaval? Would you know how to cope if you didn't have access to running water or heat and light at the flick of a switch? Are you confident in your ability to defend yourself or you loved ones should the need arise? Are you knowledgeable about outdoor survival tactics if no shelter is available? These are serious questions you must ask yourself and answer honestly because your survival may depend on it one day.

If you were not able to answer the aforementioned questions confidently, then you need to learn basic survival skills as soon as possible so that you can protect yourself and your family. It is a good idea to devote a few hours per week to learn primary survival skills such as building a shelter, foraging for food and water, starting a fire, meal preparation and using basic tools.

There are many survival tools available in the market today including complete kits that contain fire starting implements such as flint or strike anywhere matches, first aid accessories, shovel, multipurpose survival knife, eating utensils, solar stoves and water filtration gear. However, the most important tool available to you is your mind. All the tools in the world will be of no use to you if you don't have the knowledge to apply them.